Stephen Fincher claims to have crossed 50 percent in poll

The campaign for Stephen Fincher, the Republican nominee for the 8th Congressional District, has sent out a poll showing his support at 50 percent, the first time he’s claimed a majority in the race with state Sen. Roy Herron.

The poll, which has a margin of error of 5.8 percent, shows Fincher as holding a 15-point advantage over Herron, according to a summary written by polling firm The Tarrance Group. The poll of 300 likely voters was conducted Monday and Tuesday of this week. Tarrance projects Fincher will poll “in the mid-50s” on election day.